Dolcis

The story of Dolcis

Dolcis was a longstanding British shoe retailer. The company entered administration in 2008 and most stores closed.

Origins and development

Dolcis forms part of the history of British footwear retail. The business or brand dates to 1863. Dolcis was a longstanding British shoe retailer. The company entered administration in 2008 and most stores closed.

Ownership and later years

Recorded ownership or associated operators: Dolcis; later Alexon Group. The original UK chain or named retail format ended or changed in 2008. The distinction between a closed chain and a surviving trademark should be checked when updating this record.

Archive and branding research

Historic shopfront photographs, dated advertisements, original logos, catalogues and company reports should be added when their dates and reuse permissions can be established. This is a research draft and should be fact-checked before publication.